9 from the Nine Worlds (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Series)

by Rick Riordan

Overview

The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy may have concluded, but we haven't heard the last of our favorite einherji and his friends. The nine Norse worlds are rich with lore, as this collection of nine original stories, each told from a different character's point of view, will prove.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781368041898
Publisher:	Disney Press
Publication date:	10/02/2018
Series:	Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Series
Sold by:	DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE -EBKS
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	126,764
File size:	44 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Rick Riordan, dubbed "storyteller of the gods" by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five #1 New York Times best-selling middle grade series with millions of copies sold throughout the world: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Heroes of Olympus, and the Trials of Apollo, based on Greek and Roman mythology; the Kane Chronicles, based on Ancient Egyptian mythology; and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, based on Norse mythology. Rick collaborated with illustrator John Rocco on two #1 New York Times best-selling collections of Greek myths for the whole family: Percy Jackson's Greek Gods and Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes. He is also the publisher of an imprint at Disney Hyperion, Rick Riordan Presents, dedicated to finding and promoting other authors of mythology-based fiction based on cultures from around the world. Rick lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife and two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @camphalfblood.

Hometown:

San Antonio, TX

Date of Birth:

June 5, 1964

Place of Birth:

San Antonio, TX

Education:

B.A. in English and History, University of Texas

Editorial Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE SHIP OF THE DEAD

"Black, deaf, trans, Muslim, white, homeless, and formerly homeless readers will see characters like themselves cracking jokes and caring for one another, with identities that are crucial to success rather than a distraction or side issue. The climax, a deeply emotional testament to the power of community, could leave some in tears. Riordan is again fighting for a revolution in middle-grade fiction with his funny, whiplash-fast writing and deep moral convictions."—Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

A cast of narrators shares these stories, each told from the point of view of a supporting character from Riordan’s Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series. We hear from Halfborn Gunderson, Samirah al-Abbas, Alex Fierro, and more. In “So’s Your Face!” narrator Sile Bermingham gives fiery einherji Mallory Keen an Irish lilt, and in “I Play with Fire,” Bahni Turpin gets to pull out the stops creating voices for a meeting of immortals in Muspellheim. Riordan’s signature humor is here—Thor makes a guest appearance in each story, running through the nine worlds in his leather short shorts. The characterizations might not quite match what listeners heard in earlier installments, but diehard Magnus Chase fans can still enjoy this collection. J.M.D. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

OCTOBER 2018 - AudioFile